"It is with heavy hearts we would like to share with you personally that this season at Coney Beach will be our last. It's the end of an era. For over 100 years we and other showmen and their families have lived and worked in Porthcawl helping to make it a busy seaside destination bringing fun, laughter, and fond memories to so many."
"For over a century, the gnarled tracks and colorful lights of the south Wales coast offered a predictable kind of magic for families. Generations of families made the pilgrimage to the promenade, where children who once rode the carousel eventually returned to watch their own grandchildren do the same."
Coney Beach Amusement Park in Porthcawl, south Wales, has closed permanently after 107 years of operation and is currently being demolished. Originally opened in 1918 to entertain American troops returning from World War I, the park became a cherished Welsh institution where multiple generations of families created lasting memories. Named after the iconic Coney Island in New York, the park maintained its appeal through colorful lights and classic rides, including a carousel that spanned generations. The Evans family, who operated the park, expressed deep sadness about the closure while acknowledging their gratitude for the opportunity to serve the community and create joy for countless families throughout the decades.
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